News for 'flexible work hours'

Work from home gets employees' votes, makes bosses wary

Work from home gets employees' votes, makes bosses wary

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

But employees do admit there are distractions when doing office work from home.

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

All Eyes On M&M-RBL Bank Saga

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Why did the company zero in on RBL Bank to understand the business of banking? While the M&M investors heaved a sigh of relief, one gentleman must have been all smiles after this, RBL Bank MD and CEO R Subramaniakumar, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Can Isha Do What Her Dad Did With Jio?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

Isha's stab at the bottom of the laptop pyramid shows she is a true Ambani.

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Doctors told me that I would not be able to run fast: Venkatesh Iyer

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders batter Venkatesh Iyer dedicated his maiden century to assistant coach Abhishek Nayar.

Flexible tool to handle swings

Flexible tool to handle swings

Rediff.com6 Dec 2006

Can, and has, increased its cash levels in turbulent markets

Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules

Labour codes not to kick in from Friday even as states, UTs frame rules

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

The Union government will take a bit longer to introduce the much-awaited labour codes even as the majority of states and Union Territories (UTs) have framed rules on them. There were speculations that these would be introduced from July 1. While 30 states and UTs have framed rules on the code on wages, 25 of them have done so on industrial relations. Of the two remaining codes, 24 states and UTs have framed rules on social security and 23 on occupational safety, health, and working conditions (OSH), sources said.

Do you fancy working from home full-time?

Do you fancy working from home full-time?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Telecommuting is a growing trend, with several people today preferring to work on their own terms. Shilpa Shet analyses.

Why working from home can be bad for YOU

Why working from home can be bad for YOU

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Those working from home devote 66 per cent more time to work than regular office goers, leading to more stress.

'Multi-headed selfish alliance': BJP plays down Oppn unity meet

'Multi-headed selfish alliance': BJP plays down Oppn unity meet

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The remarks by the BJP leaders came as 17 opposition parties resolved to fight the 2024 Lok Sabha elections unitedly to defeat the saffron party and work with flexibility by setting aside their differences. They dubbed the planned alliance as "unholy and opportunistic".

Men and women want different job perks

Men and women want different job perks

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

Researchers found that qualities men and women look for in a new job are significantly different.

How to stay disciplined while working from home

How to stay disciplined while working from home

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Do not let the advantage of flexible work hours impact your sanity.

US brings 2 B-1B Lancer 'The Bone' heavy bomber jets to Aero India

US brings 2 B-1B Lancer 'The Bone' heavy bomber jets to Aero India

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Two B-1B Lancer supersonic heavy bomber jets of the US Air Force on Tuesday joined the American exhibits at Aero India at the Yelahanka air base, in a reflection of the deeper strategic ties between the two countries.

What kind of work hours suit you?

What kind of work hours suit you?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2004

Why Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta group companies face high debt risk

Why Anil Agarwal-owned Vedanta group companies face high debt risk

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Vedanta group chairman, Anil Agarwal, 69, is well known for his business journey from a scrap dealer from Bihar to a London-based globe-girdling metal and oil and gas conglomerate with revenues of $19 billion. Now his abilities to keep his group from over-leveraging itself will be put to the test. Over the years, Agarwal, now based in London, set up the conglomerate via acquiring iron ore producer Sesa Goa, Cairn's oil producing assets in India, and Electrosteel Steel.

9 Soft Skills Employers Want In You

9 Soft Skills Employers Want In You

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

An individual with a self-learning attitude is critical to surviving and growing in a competitive environment, says Narayan Mahadevan.

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Real 'anti-nationals' are those who...: Sonia's fresh attack on govt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

She alleged that today, the regime in power is misusing and subverting the institutions of the Constitution, and weakening its foundations of liberty, equality, fraternity and justice.

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

The Political Mindset On Jobs Needs Change

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The challenge is to enhance opportunities for people to generate livelihoods through entrepreneurship, both big and small, argues R Jagannathan.

Up to England whether or not to travel for Ashes: Aus Minister

Up to England whether or not to travel for Ashes: Aus Minister

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

The five-Test series pours about A$200 million ($145.68 million) into Cricket Australia (CA) coffers through broadcast, sponsorship and ticketing, local media have reported.

Attrition to remain high as millennials demand better pay, promotion: PwC

Attrition to remain high as millennials demand better pay, promotion: PwC

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Attrition in India is expected to stay high as 34 per cent of the employees are extremely or very likely to shift to a new job in the next 12 months, a survey showed on Thursday. PwC's "India Workforce Hopes and Fears Survey 2022" provided insights into important employee aspirations, drivers, and expectations from their workplace in the next 12 months. Among all the age groups, millennials are most likely to seek new employment, with 37 per cent stating that they are "extremely or very likely" to switch. For Gen Z and Gen X, this figure stands at 33 per cent and 29 per cent, respectively.

How to make a temp job work for you

How to make a temp job work for you

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Kamal Karanth, managing director of Kelly Services, a global staffing and research company, talks to Urmila Rao about the various facets of temp roles for youngsters.

Wholelife Plan Or Term Plan? Which's Better?

Wholelife Plan Or Term Plan? Which's Better?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

A term plan's premium is lower than that of a wholelife plan.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Graduates, listen up. Intern first. Work later.

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Internships provide a platform for you to experiment with your career, explore new options, learn new skills.

Planning To Go For Bundled Products?

Planning To Go For Bundled Products?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Bundled products often come with restrictions. The customer also gets locked into two products at the same time. This reduces flexibility.

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Delhi smog: Companies face 5-10% staff crunch as employees call in sick

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Moreover, Assocham warned that the phenomenon is likely to hurt Brand India and impact the country's tourism

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Chanakya's TIPS to be a WINNER

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

It is said in Chanakya Neeti that the grass on the ground survives the storm because it is flexible as per the direction of the wind. The large trees break down easily as they are strong and rigid. Winners are not rigid, they are flexible. At the same time, they are focused on winning. A must read excerpt from Radhakrishnan Pillai's Art Of Winning: The Chanakya Way.

5 tips to stay fit at work

5 tips to stay fit at work

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Eat healthy food, do regular physical exercises, strike a balance between career, family and relationships.

How does Gill handle pressure of the immense fame and success?

How does Gill handle pressure of the immense fame and success?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Shubman Gill is pegged as the next big thing in Indian cricket having quickly risen to top in all formats. But how does the youngster handle the immense pressure?

WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Keep the meetings short, understand that everyone has a different schedule and life style, advises Indira Ramachandra, chief human resources officer, AscentHR

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

India joins 11 nations in another US-led China-centric group

Rediff.com23 May 2022

India on Monday joined a US-led initiative to set up an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework to bind partner countries to achieve common goals, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserting that New Delhi will work with the stakeholders to make it an "inclusive and flexible" structure to pave the way for development, peace and prosperity in the region.

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Online Gaming: Age Verification Coming!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Gaming platforms will also be required to display a warning after a certain time of usage to reduce the risk of addiction.

Sacking staff? Govt for flexibility for industry

Sacking staff? Govt for flexibility for industry

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

Freedom to downsize workforce, increase work hours and curtail workers' right to join unions are some of the radical steps under the government's consideration for industries in special investment zones.

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Manipur: Not A Time To Burn Bridges

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The present happenings in Manipur are the wages of continued neglect, and not so benign at that, of a vital region and its people. Had we lavished on the North East even a fraction of the care and resources we do on Kashmir, things would not have come to this pass, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Fuelled by demand in southern markets, office leasing rises

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

The Q3 office rebound growth was led by Bengaluru and Hyderabad, which together accounted for nearly 80 per cent of the net absorption in Q3.

Peace in Asia: India wants to work with China

Peace in Asia: India wants to work with China

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

"An open and inclusive architecture, which is flexible enough to accommodate the great diversity that exists in Asia, is needed," External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee told students and scholars at the prestigious Peking University in Beijing. "We cannot transplant ideas from other parts of the world," Mukherjee said a day after holding wide-ranging talks with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi.

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

India strives for relationship with China, but...: Jaishankar

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

China claims nearly all of the disputed South China Sea, though Taiwan, the Philippines, Brunei, Malaysia and Vietnam all claim parts of it. Beijing has built artificial islands and military installations in the South China Sea. Beijing is also involved in a maritime dispute with Japan over the East China Sea.

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Telcos face a big challenge to keep India Inc connected

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

Companies have activated a comprehensive pandemic response plan with requisite risk mitigation protocols for keeping networks working as telecom is an essential service.

India, UK to work on Trips impasse

India, UK to work on Trips impasse

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

Explained: Will O-RAN disrupt the way 5G networks roll out in India?

Explained: Will O-RAN disrupt the way 5G networks roll out in India?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

Will open radio access network technology (O-RAN) disrupt the way 5G networks roll out in the country? After all, it promises to offer a substantially lower capital cost, enables the choice of an array of vendors, and provides more network flexibility - all very important for telcos who expect to invest over Rs 60,000 crore to roll out a pan-India 5G network and that's without spectrum costs. But more importantly, it counters the stranglehold of global telecom gear makers such as Ericsson, Nokia, and Samsung over telcos to whom they sell propriety technology and bundled hardware and software.